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The Mourner’s Kaddish Is For The Living

Mourner’s Kaddish: Central to Jewish Prayer The Mourner’s Kaddish Is For The Living. Mourner’s Kaddish: Central to Jewish Prayer. The Mourner’s Kaddish is the most recognized and central prayer of the Jewish mourning ritual, even though it does not, even once, mention death. Starting with the prayer’s first verse, the Mourner’s Kaddish is a reaffirmation…

Jewish Funeral Traditions Explained

Why Don’t Jews Have Flowers at Funerals? Tradition When Jews point to tradition to explain a religious or cultural practice, this usually indicates, as confirmed by Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, that no one knows “why” Jews do what they do. I have been a Jew for 62 years (which is a long time),…

Mourners Kaddish – Learn When To Bow And Why.

Mourners Kaddish – Learn When To Bow And Why Mourners Kaddish – Learn When To Bow And Why. I am the President of a large synagogue and a leader in the Jewish community and most people assume that I always feel comfortable when praying. That assumption is far from the truth. I am just like…

The Profound Tradition of Placing Stones on Graves in Judaism

Honoring the Deceased with Stone In Judaism, placing stones on a grave holds deep significance and is steeped in rich tradition. This act of respect and remembrance transcends mere custom, embodying a connection between the living and the deceased that persists through time. The tradition of leaving stones on a grave dates back to ancient…

12 Things To Do After The Funeral

I know it feels “cold” to plan for the practical and financial aspects of your loved one’s death. To Plan Or Not No one wants to think about money and administrative details when mourning. But, as much as we don’t like to address these issues, they are a must and won’t go away just because…

Air B&B Rentals Have Hidden Cameras

It isn’t easy to constantly think up exciting topics to email you about. I read hundreds of articles weekly and select the ones that catch my attention. After additional research, I try to summarize what I have learned and then email you. Hotel Owners Plant Hidden Cameras In Rooms So, imagine my surprise when I…

It’s Easy To Be Tricked By A Faker

See if you can pick me out in this picture of the State of the Union Address. No joke, I am in the picture in the upper left aisle. Maybe this will help you find me…That’s me!!! Personally, I think I look pretty good in the picture even though I was never there. The Picture…

There Are No Good Uses For Dryer Lint

A few days ago, I was emailed an article that suggested dryer lint is a hidden source of value. The article stated that if we only make a little effort to recycle our dryer lint, we can save a ton of money. The article suggested recycling dryer lint as filler in craft projects, dog beds,…

Free Burial for Veterans

This comprehensive guide provides key details about interment and entombment at the South Florida National Cemetery. The Cemetery is located at 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449. You can get more information by calling (561) 649-6489. Is the VA Cemetery in Lake Worth Nice? Yes, it is. The South Florida National Cemetery…

Dogs Are Bucking The Trend

Hold on to your leashes, folks, because we’ve got some pawsitively mind-boggling news about our four-legged friends. Dogs Have Larger Brains Now Than Before Recent research reveals that dogs are evolving and now have larger brains than their ancestors. Hungarian and Swedish scientists have unleashed a surprising finding: our beloved canines are becoming brainier. It…